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The Blue Dahlia

Plot: Soon after a veteran returns from war, his cheating wife is found dead. He evades police in an attempt to find the real murderer
Release Date: Tuesday, April 16 1946
78 years ago
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Portrait of Alan LaddAlan LaddAlan Ladd was 32 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Johnny Morrison'.
Birthday: Wed, Sep 03 1913 –
Wed, Jan 29 1964
Portrait of Veronica LakeVeronica LakeVeronica Lake was 23 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Joyce Harwood'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 14 1922 –
Sat, Jul 07 1973
Portrait of William BendixWilliam BendixWilliam Bendix was 40 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Buzz Wanchek'.
Birthday: Sun, Jan 14 1906 –
Mon, Dec 14 1964
Portrait of Howard Da SilvaHoward Da SilvaHoward Da Silva was 36 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Eddie Harwood'.
Birthday: Tue, May 04 1909 –
Sun, Feb 16 1986
Portrait of Doris DowlingDoris DowlingDoris Dowling was 22 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Helen Morrison'.
Birthday: Tue, May 15 1923 –
Fri, Jun 18 2004
Portrait of Tom PowersTom PowersTom Powers was 55 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Capt. Hendrickson'.
Birthday: Mon, Jul 07 1890 –
Wed, Nov 09 1955
Portrait of Hugh BeaumontHugh BeaumontHugh Beaumont was 37 in The Blue Dahlia as 'George Copeland'.
Birthday: Tue, Feb 16 1909 –
Fri, May 14 1982
Portrait of Howard FreemanHoward FreemanHoward Freeman was 46 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Corelli'.
Birthday: Sat, Dec 09 1899 –
Mon, Dec 11 1967
Portrait of Don CostelloDon CostelloDon Costello would have been no older than 44 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Leo'.
Birthday: Thu, Sep 05 1901 –
Wed, Oct 24 1945
Portrait of Will WrightWill WrightWill Wright was 52 in The Blue Dahlia as '"Dad" Newell'.
Birthday: Sun, Mar 25 1894 –
Tue, Jun 19 1962
Portrait of Frank FaylenFrank FaylenFrank Faylen was 40 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Man Recommending Motel'.
Birthday: Fri, Dec 08 1905 –
Fri, Aug 02 1985
Portrait of Walter SandeWalter SandeWalter Sande was 39 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Heath'.
Birthday: Mon, Jul 09 1906 –
Mon, Nov 22 1971
Portrait of Bea AllenBea AllenBea Allen was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'News Clerk (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harry BarrisHarry BarrisHarry Barris was 40 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Belhop (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Nov 24 1905 –
Thu, Dec 13 1962
Portrait of George BartonGeorge BartonGeorge Barton was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Cab Driver (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mary BaylessMary BaylessMary Bayless was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Bar Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Edward BibyEdward BibyEdward Biby was 59 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Restaurant Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Aug 08 1886 –
Fri, Oct 03 1952
Portrait of Nina BorgetNina BorgetNina Borget was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Waitress (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul BradleyPaul BradleyPaul Bradley was 44 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Nightclub Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Jul 26 1901 –
Fri, Jun 18 1999
Portrait of George BruggemanGeorge BruggemanGeorge Bruggeman was 41 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Restaurant Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 01 1904 –
Fri, Jun 09 1967
Portrait of Mae BuschMae BuschMae Busch was 54 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Jenny (Maid) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Jun 17 1891 –
Fri, Apr 19 1946
Portrait of George M. CarletonGeorge M. CarletonGeorge M. Carleton was 60 in The Blue Dahlia as 'DeAnza Hotel Clerk (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Oct 28 1885 –
Sat, Sep 23 1950
Portrait of Douglas CarterDouglas CarterDouglas Carter was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Bus Driver (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anthony CarusoAnthony CarusoAnthony Caruso was 30 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Marine Corporal Playing Jukebox (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Apr 07 1916 –
Fri, Apr 04 2003
Portrait of Carmen CliffordCarmen CliffordCarmen Clifford was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack Rube CliffordJack Rube CliffordJack Rube Clifford was 57 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Plainclothes Cop (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 24 1888 –
Mon, Oct 14 1974
Portrait of Tom DillonTom DillonTom Dillon was 50 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Cop in Prowl Car (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Nov 07 1895 –
Sat, Sep 15 1962
Portrait of Jimmie DundeeJimmie DundeeJimmie Dundee was 45 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Gangster Car Driver (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Dec 19 1900 –
Fri, Nov 20 1953
Portrait of Jay EatonJay EatonJay Eaton was 47 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Bar Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 17 1899 –
Thu, Feb 05 1970
Portrait of Clark EgglestonClark EgglestonClark Eggleston was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Elevator Operator (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Brooke EvansBrooke EvansBrooke Evans was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bess FlowersBess FlowersBess Flowers was 47 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Coctail Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Nov 23 1898 –
Sat, Jul 28 1984
Portrait of Charles FogelCharles FogelCharles Fogel was 59 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Nightclub Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Jun 28 1886 –
Tue, Jun 03 1980
Portrait of Jack GarganJack GarganJack Gargan was 46 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Cab Driver (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Feb 08 1900 –
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Portrait of Joe GilbertJoe GilbertJoe Gilbert was 43 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Feb 27 1903 –
Tue, May 26 1959
Portrait of Paul GustinePaul GustinePaul Gustine was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Doorman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Eddie HallEddie HallEddie Hall was 34 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Soldier Picking Up Suitcase in Bus Station (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Feb 03 1912 –
Tue, Feb 19 1963
Portrait of Sam HarrisSam HarrisSam Harris was 69 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Restaurant Patron (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 11 1877 –
Wed, Oct 22 1969
Portrait of Harry HaydenHarry HaydenHarry Hayden was 63 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Mr. Hughes (Assistant Hotel Manager) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Nov 07 1882 –
Sun, Jul 24 1955
Portrait of Charles Anthony HughesCharles Anthony HughesCharles Anthony Hughes was 56 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Detective Lt. Lloyd (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 21 1890 –
Tue, Nov 07 1967
Portrait of Jerry JamesJerry JamesJerry James was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stan JohnsonStan JohnsonStan Johnson was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Naval Officer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Roberta JonayRoberta JonayRoberta Jonay was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Hotel Clerk (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lucy KnochLucy KnochLucy Knoch was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Audrey KornAudrey KornAudrey Korn was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Perc LaundersPerc LaundersPerc Launders was 41 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Hotel Clerk (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Oct 11 1904 –
Thu, Oct 02 1952
Portrait of Arthur LoftArthur LoftArthur Loft was 48 in The Blue Dahlia as '"Wolf" at Bar (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, May 24 1897 –
Wed, Jan 01 1947
Portrait of Leon LombardoLeon LombardoLeon Lombardo was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Bellhop (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John MarlinJohn MarlinJohn Marlin was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Doorman (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Vera MarsheVera MarsheVera Marshe was 40 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Jul 15 1905 –
Sun, Mar 25 1984
Portrait of Charles MayonCharles MayonCharles Mayon was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Matt McHughMatt McHughMatt McHugh was 52 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Bartender at Gus' (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Jan 22 1894 –
Mon, Feb 22 1971
Portrait of William MeaderWilliam MeaderWilliam Meader was 41 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Jul 04 1904 –
Sun, Apr 15 1979
Portrait of James MillicanJames MillicanJames Millican was 36 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Photographer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Feb 17 1910 –
Thu, Nov 24 1955
Portrait of Mavis MurrayMavis MurrayMavis Murray was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Hatcheck Girl (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Noel NeillNoel NeillNoel Neill was 25 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Nolie (Hatcheck Girl) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Nov 25 1920 –
Sun, Jul 03 2016
Portrait of William J. O'BrienWilliam J. O'BrienWilliam J. O'Brien was 62 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Man at Cavendish Apartments (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Jan 31 1884 –
Sat, Feb 14 1953
Portrait of Franklin ParkerFranklin ParkerFranklin Parker was 43 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Police Stenographer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 08 1902 –
Tue, Jun 12 1962
Portrait of Ed RandolphEd RandolphEd Randolph was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Cop in George's Apartment (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ricky RicardiRicky RicardiRicky Ricardi was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Man (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Albert RuizAlbert RuizAlbert Ruiz was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Photographer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George SorelGeorge SorelGeorge Sorel was 45 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Paul (Captain of Waiters) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Sun, Mar 24 1901 –
Mon, Jan 19 1948
Portrait of Beverly ThompsonBeverly ThompsonBeverly Thompson was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harry TylerHarry TylerHarry Tyler was 57 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Bus Station Clerk (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Wed, Jun 13 1888 –
Fri, Sep 15 1961
Portrait of Henry VroomHenry VroomHenry Vroom was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Master Sergeant (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Audrey WestphalAudrey WestphalAudrey Westphal was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Cocktail Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gloria WilliamsGloria WilliamsGloria Williams was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Assistant Maid (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dick WinslowDick WinslowDick Winslow was 31 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Dick (Piano Player at Party) (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 25 1915 –
Thu, Feb 07 1991
Portrait of Lawrence YoungLawrence YoungLawrence Young was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Clerk (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of George MarshallGeorge MarshallGeorge Marshall was 54 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Director'
Birthday: Mon, Dec 28 1891 –
Mon, Feb 17 1975
Portrait of Victor YoungVictor YoungVictor Young was 45 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Original Music Composer, Music Director'
Birthday: Wed, Aug 08 1900 –
Sun, Nov 11 1956
Portrait of Lionel LindonLionel LindonLionel Lindon was 40 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Sat, Sep 02 1905 –
Mon, Sep 20 1971
Portrait of Tex HarrisTex HarrisTex Harris was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Second Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Charles C. ColemanCharles C. ColemanCharles C. Coleman was 45 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Assistant Director'
Birthday: Sat, Dec 29 1900 –
Thu, May 25 1972
Portrait of James A. RosenbergerJames A. RosenbergerJames A. Rosenberger was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Second Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Raymond ChandlerRaymond ChandlerRaymond Chandler was 57 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Mon, Jul 23 1888 –
Thu, Mar 26 1959
Portrait of John HousemanJohn HousemanJohn Houseman was 43 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Producer'
Birthday: Mon, Sep 22 1902 –
Mon, Oct 31 1988
Portrait of Arthur P. SchmidtArthur P. SchmidtArthur P. Schmidt was 33 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Editor'
Birthday: Wed, Aug 21 1912 –
Thu, Jul 22 1965
Portrait of Gene MerrittGene MerrittGene Merritt was 44 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Sound Recordist, Sound Editor'
Birthday: Mon, Aug 19 1901 –
Fri, Feb 26 1982
Portrait of Stanley E. JohnsonStanley E. JohnsonStanley E. Johnson was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Assistant Editor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Harry SimeoneHarry SimeoneHarry Simeone was 35 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Additional Music'
Birthday: Mon, May 09 1910 –
Tue, Feb 22 2005
Portrait of Robert Emmett DolanRobert Emmett DolanRobert Emmett Dolan was 39 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Additional Music'
Birthday: Fri, Aug 03 1906 –
Tue, Sep 26 1972
Portrait of Edith HeadEdith HeadEdith Head was 48 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Costume Design, Costumer'
Birthday: Thu, Oct 28 1897 –
Sat, Oct 24 1981
Portrait of Jimmie DundeeJimmie DundeeJimmie Dundee was 45 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Wed, Dec 19 1900 –
Fri, Nov 20 1953
Portrait of Farciot EdouartFarciot EdouartFarciot Edouart was 51 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Visual Effects'
Birthday: Mon, Nov 05 1894 –
Mon, Mar 17 1980
Portrait of Sam ComerSam ComerSam Comer was 52 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Thu, Jul 13 1893 –
Fri, Dec 27 1974
Portrait of Hans DreierHans DreierHans Dreier was 60 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Fri, Aug 21 1885 –
Mon, Oct 24 1966
Portrait of Web OverlanderWeb OverlanderWeb Overlander was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Assistant Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Wally WestmoreWally WestmoreWally Westmore was 40 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Makeup Supervisor'
Birthday: Tue, Feb 13 1906 –
Tue, Jul 03 1973
Portrait of Gertrude ReadeGertrude ReadeGertrude Reade was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ross DowdRoss DowdRoss Dowd was 38 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Set Dresser'
Birthday: Wed, Apr 17 1907 –
Wed, Aug 25 1965
Portrait of George ParrishGeorge ParrishGeorge Parrish was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Orchestrator'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joel MossJoel MossJoel Moss was 41 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Sound Recordist'
Birthday: Wed, Oct 26 1904 –
Mon, Nov 13 1989
Portrait of Carlton ColemanCarlton ColemanCarlton Coleman was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Props'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Walter H. TylerWalter H. TylerWalter H. Tyler was 37 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Art Direction'
Birthday: Sun, Mar 28 1909 –
Sat, Nov 03 1990
Portrait of Glen AldenGlen AldenGlen Alden was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Assistant Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of LaPrele HallLaPrele HallLaPrele Hall was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Script Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Darrell TurnmireDarrell TurnmireDarrell Turnmire was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Grip'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James M. Walters Sr.James M. Walters Sr.James M. Walters Sr. was 33 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Mon, Mar 10 1913 –
Fri, Aug 20 1982
Portrait of Andrew J. DurkusAndrew J. DurkusAndrew J. Durkus was 42 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Assistant Production Manager'
Birthday: Thu, Dec 10 1903 –
Tue, Jul 02 1996
Portrait of Neal BecknerNeal BecknerNeal Beckner was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Second Assistant "A" Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James HawleyJames HawleyJames Hawley was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Assistant Camera'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Roy BurnsRoy BurnsRoy Burns was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Unit Manager'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Leonora SabineLeonora SabineLeonora Sabine was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Hair Supervisor'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Robert MayoRobert MayoRobert Mayo was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Casting'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Bob RogersBob RogersBob Rogers was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Electrician'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Patrick DelanyPatrick DelanyPatrick Delany was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Props'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Faye ChaneyFaye ChaneyFaye Chaney was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Paul FranzPaul FranzPaul Franz was 36 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Sound Engineer'
Birthday: Sat, May 01 1909 –
Sun, Jun 24 1979
Portrait of Jim MillerJim MillerJim Miller was 43 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Sound Recordist'
Birthday: Sun, Jun 15 1902 –
Tue, Jan 13 1987
Portrait of Florence LyonsFlorence LyonsFlorence Lyons was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Wardrobe Designer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Stanley WilliamsStanley WilliamsStanley Williams was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Gaffer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of John A. AndersonJohn A. AndersonJohn A. Anderson was 29 in The Blue Dahlia as 'Wardrobe Designer'
Birthday: Sat, Jan 20 1917 –
Sat, Dec 07 1991
Portrait of Barney WolffBarney WolffBarney Wolff was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Special Effects'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jack KoffmanJack KoffmanJack Koffman was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Still Photographer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of George Thomas Jr.George Thomas Jr.George Thomas Jr. was >> in The Blue Dahlia as 'Publicist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday